Bringing Automotive SerDes and Automotive Ethernet Together

The introduction of new communication technologies in the automotive industry is not always easy, because every innovation entails many changes in the entire value chain. The situation is particularly challenging for future high-speed communication (HSC) >1 Gbps, as new standardized automotive SerDes and automotive Ethernet solutions are available in addition to proprietary technologies. This article outlines requirements and solutions that enable a low-threshold transition to future-proof HSC in the car.